Computer Management Console will not load

[CMSgt84]

Need to see if I can get my computer management console to load. When I right click it computer & manage it brings up a windows stating it stopped working. I was trying to reformat a USB Ext HD & it screwed me up.

Help

Pat

 

[richc46]

Welcome

How about using sytem restore to go back before the time that you format.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Hello Welcome to SF !!

You could try this ShellExView

The rule is to disable non-Microsoft context menu handlers *one-by-one* and verify if the problem is solved. If disabling one does not solve the problem, undo the disabled item and disable the next non-Microsoft handler. Do the same until the problem is solved and finally identify the culprit. Scroll right to see the Company Name column in ShellExView.

If that didn't help

Download this attachment CompMgmtLauncher.bat Save it under C:\Windows\System32\

Go To Start > Type Regedit and do a search for CompMgmtLauncher.exe

Mine was located here.
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Manage\command]

Under this key you will find a line that ends in CompMgmtLauncher.exe
Change the exe to bat and Manage should now work.

Hope this helps,
Captain

 

[CMSgt84]

Tried System Restore in the safe mode 7 did not work. I use Norton IS 2010 so I was told it does not allow it to restore unless you completely uninstall it. I do have a backup copy of my disk that i ran through W7 Pro. Should I use it?

 

[richc46]

First thing I would do is dump your security and get Microsoft Security Essentials, used by many members and it does not give unnecessaary problems.

I would uninstall it, try a system restore, if it works or not, just install the above Anti Virus. and malwarebytes. In the opinion of many, better security. In the opionion of all, its free.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware : Malwarebytes

If it does not work, but I think it wii, we go from there.

 

[seekermeister]

I don't know if that is true or not about Norton IS, but if it is, I would surely replace it altogether. I dislike Norton in any case, but I would find that intolerable.

 

[CMSgt84]

I just tried to save it to System 32 & it states i don't have the rights. I am the only one on this computer & am the admin person.

 

[richc46]

What did you try to save? You may need to give yourself permission or run as administrator.

 

[CommonTater]

Need to see if I can get my computer management console to load. When I right click it computer & manage it brings up a windows stating it stopped working. I was trying to reformat a USB Ext HD & it screwed me up.

Help

Pat

Holy crap... batch files, registry edits, system restores.... Really guys...


WinKey+R ... type diskmgmt.msc and hit enter

 

[CMSgt84]

Tried to save CompMgmtLauncher.bat to win System32

 

[CMSgt84]

diskmgmt.msc and hit enter loads the program!

 

[CommonTater]

Tried to save CompMgmtLauncher.bat to win System32

WinKey+r -> compmgmt.msc -> hit enter

 

[CMSgt84]

It loads now when type diskmgmt.msc and hit enter

 

[CommonTater]

It loads now when type diskmgmt.msc and hit enter

So... now you can redo your drive...

You should click the little triangle at the top right of the message and let the Mods know the problem is solved.


AND... I'm attaching an installable management console that amalgamates most everything you'll need into one place... use it in good health...

 

[CMSgt84]

compmgmt.msc will not run but diskmgmt.msc does run

 

[CommonTater]

compmgmt.msc will not run but diskmgmt.msc does run

Ok try this sequence...

WinKey+R -> CMD -> hit enter
In the command shell type

cd %windir%\system32
dir *.msc

In that list do you see compmgmt.msc ?

 

[CMSgt84]

Thanks for the help! Common Tater! It's not lost!

 

[CommonTater]

Thanks for the help! Common Tater! It's not lost!

Any time...

The right click link from your "Computer" icon has probably gone broken... mine did that too... but now you have access through the command line or through my little custom console, so you should be good to go.

 

[kpkethc]

I'm having this same problem, however, I've looked up the msc files and they're all there. I can't run any of them. I originally was trying to access device manager and it just gives the thinking cursor for about 5-7 seconds and then nothings. Once in a while, I'll get a "Microsoft Management Console has stopped working error." I have admin rights, I've tried accessing them from another user profile with admin rights, and I've tried running them in safe mode. None of which work. This is really frustrating and after hours of surfing I can't find one possible solution. Please help!

Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Hello !!

You could try this Tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html if that fails then http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

Hope this helps,
Captain